Creative Products
February 26, 2019

Ingenious Weather Poster Uses “Smart Ink” to Give Real-Time Weather Updates

Contemporary design has been transformed by smart technology. From tiny planters to entire cities, “self-monitoring” models are celebrated for both their connectivity and convenience. Taking this trend to new heights, design studio Typified has created a work of wall art that doubles as a live weather forecast. Promising that you'll “never forget to check the weather again,” the Typified Weather Poster is a state-of-the-art way to monitor your local meteorology.

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Portrait Photography
February 25, 2019

Traveling Photographer Captures Natural Beauty of People Met on Streets of India

Photography affords us the opportunity to travel without ever leaving our home. Adventurous souls like Magdalena Bagrianow use their innate sense of curiosity to reveal new corners of the world to viewers. Originally from Poland and now based in the UK, she traveled to India and shot gorgeous portrait photos of the people that live there. Bagrianow spent months initially exploring the country and meeting the residents in their natural environment.

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Art
February 21, 2019

Beautiful Floral Mosaics Bloom in Redesigned NYC Subway Station

Time and time again, New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has proven that subway stations are prime spots for beautiful mosaic displays. In 2018, glass renditions of William Wegman's iconic Weimaraner portraits popped up in a Chelsea station. Just last month, tiled portraits of Bronx legends appeared in one of the historic neighborhood's stops. And now, a series of shimmering flower mosaics has taken root in 28th Street station.

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Furniture
February 20, 2019

Brilliant Dining Tables Crafted from Original Golden Gate Bridge Suspension Cables

California-based company Strands of History helps to preserve the legacy of San Francisco's iconic architecture by using original suspender wire ropes from the Golden Gate Bridge in commemorative projects. The company most recently collaborated with local artisans to craft an incredible table, using these vertical suspender ropes as both decorative and functional elements.

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